Fabfilter

About Fabfilter

Fabfilter is a Dutch software company that builds some of the most respected mixing and mastering plugins in professional audio. Founded in Amsterdam, they're known for clean interfaces, surgical precision, and sound quality that holds up under the most demanding studio conditions. Their plugins don't try to emulate vintage gear. They focus on transparency, flexibility, and giving you exactly the control you need without getting in the way. Pro-Q 3 is their flagship EQ and a studio standard. Pro-L 2 is their limiter, used on countless masters. If you've heard a polished mix in the last decade, there's a good chance Fabfilter was part of the chain.

Equalization and Dynamics

Pro-Q 3 is the centerpiece here. It's a parametric EQ with up to 24 bands, dynamic EQ modes, and a spectrum analyzer that shows you exactly what you're doing. You can match EQ curves, solo bands, and make surgical cuts or broad tonal shifts with the same tool. Pro-C 2 is their compressor, offering eight different compression styles from transparent to colored. Pro-MB is a multiband dynamics processor that handles frequency-specific compression, expansion, and limiting. These plugins work together or standalone, depending on what the mix needs.

Limiting and Saturation

Pro-L 2 is their mastering limiter, designed to maximize loudness without crushing transients or introducing distortion. It includes true peak limiting, dithering, and multiple limiting algorithms. Saturn 2 is their multiband distortion and saturation plugin, offering everything from subtle warmth to full-on destruction. You can apply different saturation types to different frequency bands, which makes it useful for adding harmonic content exactly where you want it. Both plugins include metering that shows you what's happening in real time.

Creative and Modulation Effects

Timeless 3 is their delay plugin with tape emulation, filtering, and modulation built in. Volcano 3 is a filter with multiple filter types, modulation sources, and distortion. Pro-R 2 is their reverb, offering natural spaces and creative effects with a simple interface. These plugins share Fabfilter's approach: clean sound, flexible routing, and controls that make sense. They're designed to fit into any workflow without requiring a manual every time you open them.

Shop Fabfilter at Blackout Audio

Fabfilter's plugin bundles cover everything from surgical EQ work to final mastering limiting. All purchases include free shipping on orders over $199 across Canada. Browse the full catalog online or contact our team with questions about licensing, compatibility, or which bundle fits your studio.